County lines investigation sees two charged for drug offences
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Two men have appeared in court charged with being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs
An investigation led by serious organised crime officers has led to numerous charges for two Cardiff men.
On Friday 10 May, officers arrested a 19-year-old man on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs (both crack cocaine and cocaine), possession with intent to supply Class B drugs (cannabis) and possession of a knife.
He was later charged with these offences and appeared at Newport Magistrates Court on Saturday 11 May, where he was granted conditional bail.
Friday also saw officers arrest a 44-year-old woman from Caerphilly on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs after officers carried out a warrant at a residential property in the town. She has since been released under investigation.
On Monday, officers then arrested a 19-year-old man, from the Llanishen area, suspected to be involved in the supply of drugs.
He was charged with:
• being concerned in the supply of Class A – cocaine
• being concerned in the supply of Class A – crack Cocaine
• being concerned in the supply of – cannabis
• possession with intent to supply Class A – cocaine
• possession with intent to supply Class A – crack cocaine
• conspiracy to supply Class A – cocaine.
The 19-year-old appeared at Newport Magistrates Court on Tuesday 14 May, when he was remanded into custody.
Both men are due back in court in June.